Marrakesh cooking class with chef Hassan - Local dishes
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Marrakech, Morocco
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Marrakech than the art of Moroccan cuisine. Master the art of the classic tagine as well as couscous and Moroccan salads during this small-group cooking class, available at both lunch and dinner. Start with a market tour to buy fresh ingredients, then relax with a mint tea. Finally, learn about Moroccan history and culture as you cook, taste, and eat.
- Learn Moroccan signature dishes and cooking techniques from a pro chef
- Choice of lunch or dinner options lets you work around your schedule
- Numbers are capped at 10, ensuring hands-on instruction and group bonding
- Adaptable class—ask in advance for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options
Sample Menu
Main
Tagine with vegetables
Main
Chicken with preserved lemon
Main
Ketfa tagine
meatballs with tomatoes sauce
Starter
Zaalouk salad
typical aubergine salad
Main
Beef with prunes
Main
Tagine with chicken and raisins
What's Included
- Guided local market visit
- Moroccan tea ceremony
- Hands-on cooking class
- Lunch (morning class)
- Dinner (afternoon class)
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned kitchen and dining area
- Free Wi-Fi
- English- or French-speaking instructor
- Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- J2P3+C26، زنقة بوطويل، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
The meeting point is Pharmacie Bab Doukkala. When searching on Google Maps, please make sure you select the pharmacy with this exact name. Bab Doukkala is a neighborhood with several pharmacies, but only one is named Pharmacie Bab Doukkala, which is the correct meeting point.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Vegan and vegetarian options are available.
- Recipes are shared with all participants at the end of the class.
- Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a message with all the meeting details, so there's no need to worry about finding us.
- Group size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants (occasionally 11 in case of an overbooking or for private groups).
- To ensure a comfortable experience for all guests, children under the age of 7, including infants, are not permitted to join the class. Thank you for your understanding.
- The cooking and dining areas are fully air-conditioned.
- Photos are welcome during the cooking class and of the vegetable stalls at the market. Out of respect for the privacy of others, please avoid photographing other shops or people.
- Please do not enter the pharmacy at the meeting point. Kindly wait outside until we come to meet you.
- Not suitable for people with onion or garlic allergies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was our best experience in Morocco! It was also the best food we ate! Everything was great, stating with the communication regarding the meetup location. The kitchen itself and everything throughout the cooking process was very clean. Ahmed and Hassan were friendly and explained Moroccan tea and cooking very well. We learned a lot. Everyone in the group divided the work into evenly under Hassan’s instructions. Our dishes turned out fantastic and we can’t wait to make the recipes at home!
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Ahmed and Hassan were absolutely brilliant. We learned a lot about Moroccan culture and cuisine. The food we cooked was outstanding and tasted delicious. Great value for money, would highly recommend.
Best cooking class ever. Market visit was short, only one stop to buy vegetables. But the cooking experience was fun! And the food was DELICIOUS. Better than restaurants we've tried. Beef tajine was unforgettable! Still waiting for them to send the recipes though :)
We booked this trip as a group of 7 friends. The tour started with buying fresh veg etc from the market then a very short walk to the riad. There we learnt about Moroccan tea followed by the history and art of Moroccan food. The food we prepared was amazing and I would highly recommend this tour.
Great from start to finish, first market shopping for ingredients, history of the Mint Tea, then all hands on preparing a Tagine feat, food 10/10 guests top notch
A great afternoon!
A relaxing activity which allows you to both meet other people and learn more about the local cuisine. Both Hassan and Ahmed were amazing hosts and chef!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and meeting others. Hope to see you again!
Interactive experience with the opportunity to learn the skills of cooking Moroccan food. Hassan and his business partner were friendly keen to involve everyone and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this four hours will be some of the best you can spend in Marrakech and go home with new skills and abilities.
Just had a lovely time making tagines. Beef with prunes, chicken with preserved lemons, vegetarian and meatball (like a shakshuka).
There was a demonstration of making Moroccan tea that made me appreciate it more. Not as simple as I thought. I won’t ruin this for you except to say you will start making your loose leaf tea at home differently afterwards.
Lovely space and we went on the roof and could see the Atlas Mountains.
Wonderful knowledge people. Food was exquisite!
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Not to be missed experience with Chef Hassan. Good to practice new skills with new friends from all countries (Norway, Denmark, Belgium and Australia).
4 different tagine dishes a 2 side dishes were prepared and then eaten with local bread
Hassan was clear and fun and ensured we all participated.
Highly recommended - thank you all.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re happy you enjoyed cooking, learning, and sharing with new friends from around the world.
Your recommendation means a lot to us 😊
Our hosts were excellent.
Learnt how to make proper Moroccan tea.
A fun and informative evening of preping ingredients and cooking two starters and four tagines under the excellent tuition of Hassan.
The food was the best we have tasted and the group of 10 were great company.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much!
We’re glad you enjoyed learning the tea, the cooking, and the great group atmosphere.
So happy the food was the best you tasted 😊
I had a lovely time doing this cooking class with Chef Hassoun. First we walked into the market to buy ingredients for the dishes, then walked just a short distance to the rooms where the class is held. I was amazed that Chef kept us all on task with the preparation and that by the end, we had prepared 5 different tajines, which were all delicious!
Hassan and his crew were fabulous teachers. Really enjoyed the history of the Moroccan tea and truly appreciated the traditional homestyle cooking. This was our first cooking class and we hope to found more as informative, entertaining and absolutely delicious as this one. Definitely a 5 star experience!!!
It was a very fun, hands on cooking experience. Hassan is very passionate about food and cooking. We made a variety of different Moroccan dishes which was delicious to eat 😋 We also learned how to make authentic Moroccan Mint tea. The cooking course was a highlight of our visit in Marrakesh and would highly recommend it.
Would recommend taking a cooking class with Hassan! He was easy to get along with. Hassan and his business partner did a good job of including everyone. Every dish we made was delicious with it being some of the best food we had in Morocco. There’s something for everyone and they do a good job of accommodating to any food restrictions.
This was an incredible experience. Hassan and the entire team were just amazing! The food we prepared was some of the most flavorful food we had in our time in Morocco! If you’re interested in food and cooking, this is a must do!
The trip started off with a visit to a vegetable street seller where we were asked to choose ingredients. We then head a short walk to a property with a large open plan kitchen space. Our guide explained what we were cooking then we were shown how to make Morrocan mint tea which we drank too. We were all given chopping and peeling tasks as a group. Once the prep was complete each dish was prepared by worth food explanation of how to make them and shown how to cook on gas hob. Once complete the The whole experience was inclusive and fun and the guide had lots of information about Morrocan food and also Marrakech itself. Once the food was ready we are the food. The smells were amazing and this is a great way to enjoy a good Morrocan meal.
Our cooking class was more than just learning recipes — it was an immersion into Moroccan culture and tradition. From the moment we stepped into the kitchen, we were welcomed with warmth, hospitality, and the rich aromas of spices that tell stories passed down through generations.
We learned how to prepare traditional Moroccan dishes using fresh, local ingredients, guided step by step with patience and passion. Mixing spices, slow-cooking tagines, and understanding the balance of flavors gave us a deeper appreciation for how much love and history go into Moroccan food.
What made the experience truly special was sharing the meal together at the end — enjoying what we had cooked, tasting the depth of flavors, and feeling connected not only to the cuisine but to the culture itself. It wasn’t just about food; it was about tradition, community, and the joy of cooking together.
A beautiful experience we will carry with us long after leaving Morocco. Thank you for having us 🧑🍳👩🍳
We are about 10 , good mix of family and solo travelers. We prepare 4 tagines and 2 side dishes that is on menu of the most restaurants (Fairy typical, no surprise). Host speak English and French and the class proceeded with bilingual explanation. It was nice atmosphere and the final result was quite good (I would say it taste better than what I had in a restaurants). A great way to spend half a day. A bit of different cultural experience with a good meal in the end. We supposed to receive recipes after the class but I have not received it yet after 24 hours.
Superb atmosphere from the beginning- great dynamic and really easy to follow, very tasty food at the end of it all as well
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the atmosphere, easy-to-follow instructions, and, of course, the tasty food. So happy it made your day special!
It’s was a very good cooking class, learned how to make our fav dishes, the eggplant salad was the best, the tagines were very tasty and flavorful. It was family style cooking.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed learning your favorite dishes. Happy you loved the eggplant salad, flavorful tagines, and the family-style cooking experience!
This was the standout activity that I did in a forty day itinerary, I would totally recommend this to people who love food. We sourced our ingredients from the Medina then learnt how to cook a range of traditional Moroccan dishes. Hassan was such a personable, knowledgeable teacher. I was impressed!
Great fun and we are still in touch with other people from our group.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! We’re thrilled this was a highlight of your trip. Happy you enjoyed sourcing ingredients, cooking traditional dishes, and connecting with others. Hassan loved sharing his knowledge with you!
We had such a great time at this cooking class in Marrakech! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the instructors made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. We learned a lot about traditional Moroccan ingredients and cooking techniques, and the dishes we prepared were absolutely delicious. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and hands-on fun.
This cooking class was a fantastic experience. Chef Hassan was very friendly and walked us through each step of the cooking process, explaining how various ingredients are used in dishes. Unlike a few other cooking demonstrations I have done, this one had us participating in all steps in the preparation of multiple dishes. And, it was a good way to try various common tagine recipes. I would definitely recommend!
Great experience learnt a lot would really recommend
Lovely food, got to cook and eat supper
Friendly hosts too
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the class, the food, and the time together. You’re always welcome back!
Great experience, excellent value for money and best food of the trip! Very informative &
interesting.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and the food.
Hope to welcome you again on your next trip!
— Hassan & Ahmed 🍴✨
Great experience professionally conducted. Made 2 delicious tagines and. 2 side dishes. Definitely the best food we have eaten all holiday. Hassad conducted the class well particularly in view of the fact we were 2 French speaking and 2 English speaking participants!
Would thoroughly recommend this class.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We’re glad you enjoyed making the tagines and the class suited both French and English speakers.
Your recommendation means a lot to us!
This was so much fun! Hassan was an awesome host. We went to the market, bought our food and then we were welcomed into his home to cook some amazing food!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the market visit and cooking together at Hassan’s home.
Hope to see you again for more fun and great food!
Had a great time! Hassan made everyone participate which was awesome! Honestly the best meal we have had in Morocco! Thank you!
Amazing experience! Food was incredible, we learnt so many dishes. Mr Ahmed and Mr Hassan were kind, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and flavors. Thank you for cooking with us!
Exceptional! The host were patient and kind. They took time to give history on the different dishes we made. It was interactive and the food was delicious!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and warm review. We're thrilled that the experience exceeded your expectations. Learning to cook while discovering a new culture is exactly what we aim to offer our guests.
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